A
Very Good
90/100

Plainfield Elem School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1850 Plainfield Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 76th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
285
Students
enrolled
10.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%76/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +32 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (+6 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−5 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic25%5%reading +9 pts, math -6 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading +1 pts, math -12 pts49th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1850 Plainfield Dr
City Des Plaines
ZIP Code 60018
District 1712120
NCES School ID 171212001468
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60018

Understanding the community around Plainfield Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,528
Per Capita Income $32,193
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%
High School or Higher 81.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $287,800
Median Rent $1,136
Owner-Occupied 72.6%
Renter-Occupied 27.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Plainfield Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.0%
Female 53.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 64.9%
White 16.5%
Asian 11.2%
Black 4.9%
Two or More Races 2.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 285
Teachers (FTE) 28.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Plainfield Elem School?
Plainfield Elem School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Plainfield Elem School?
Plainfield Elem School has 285 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1.
What grades does Plainfield Elem School serve?
Plainfield Elem School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Plainfield Elem School receive per student?
Plainfield Elem School receives $27,205 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Plainfield Elem School in 60018 ▼
Avg Home Value
$399,207
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,252
1-Year Change
+10.6%
% Renters
27.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026